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Where iOS 18 is playing catch-up with (and surpassing) Android
At WWDC 2024, Apple demonstrated how it’s infusing AI into the iPhone with iOS 18. Google said it wants to do the same with Android a month earlier at I/O and that this would be a multi-year journey.
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As expected, Apple announced RCS support for the iPhone’s Messages app with iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. This was first teased last November.
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Here are the five Doodle for Google 2024 finalists [Gallery]
The five finalists for the US Doodle for Google 2024 contest were revealed today.
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A new OnePlus smartwatch just appeared, but what is it?
The OnePlus Watch 2 launched earlier this year as a huge redemption for the company’s smartwatch ambitions and, now, another one has appeared.
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If you’ve recently picked up the Google Pixel 8a, it almost goes without saying that you’ll want to protect your prized possession. Since the device’s official launch, we’ve tested a number of cases and shortlisted some of the very best for the Pixel 8a.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke $250 off, OnePlus Nord N30 $200, 2024 TCL Google Smart TVs up to $1,000 off, more
Monday morning’s collection of the best deals features $250 price drops on premium Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke Editions, one of which with the Metal Link band, followed up by one of the lowest prices yet on the already affordable OnePlus Nord N30. We then move over to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Android tablet from $230, and the 2024 98-inch TCL 120Hz AirPlay 2 Google Smart TV at the $2,000 low with other sizes from $298. Head below for a closer look at all of that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Boox, a go-to manufacturer for Android-based e-readers, has released two new lightweight options in its “Go” category. The Boox Go 10.3 is a black/white reader that prioritizes travel-friendly features, while the Go Color 7 is a smaller color option with physical page-turning buttons.
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Windows may soon add your Android phone to File Explorer using Phone Link
Through its Phone Link app, Microsoft has been making it easier to have a connected experience between Android and Windows and, soon, that might include accessing your phone’s file directly from File Explorer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Watch 3 leak suggests thicker body and maybe thinner bezels [Gallery]
Ahead of its likely debut later this year, a new leak of the Google Pixel Watch 3 suggests that the upcoming smartwatch will be considerably thicker this year, but with thinner bezels and some other tweaks.
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 3 Pro look to be the biggest change in recent years with a leak indicating that the wireless earbuds may adopt the AirPods stem-style design.
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We’ve been hearing about Samsung’s more affordable Galaxy Watch FE for a while, with recent leaks offering more and more details about the upcoming smartwatch. Now, the Galaxy Watch FE has popped up on Amazon, confirming both its price and its release date.
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Amazon slightly tones down the aggressive autoplay video ads on Fire TV
Late last year Amazon added fullscreen, autoplay video ads on Fire TV devices and, now, the company is toning those down just a little bit.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is the first Google TV smart monitor from Asus [Gallery]
At Computex 2024 this week, Asus announced the first Google TV monitor with the 27-inch ZenScreen Smart MS27UC.
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As announced in February, “GPay” is no longer available in the US. The redesigned Google Pay was announced in 2020 to “make money simple, secure, and helpful” with plans for a “mobile-first bank account” that never came to fruition.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Find My Device Network is holding back the true arrival of an ‘AirTag for Android’
Item trackers for your smartphone are not a new concept, but Apple changed the game with its AirTag by making all of its devices work as a network for finding the tracker. Android finally has that same functionality and the hardware to use with it, but I can’t help but feel that the Find My Device network is being held back.
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Google gives Hum to Search a spherical glow-up [Video]
Introduced in 2020, Hum to Search is an underrated capability and Google has now given it a delightful animation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle still doesn’t offer a Pixel 5G country availability list
Last month, Google removed its list of countries where “5G on your Pixel” is supported. While a replacement is still not available, Google now provides a little bit more information in an updated support page.
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YouTube Music adds next/previous song swipe gesture on iPhone
After picking up the gradient redesign last month, YouTube Music’s Now Playing page on iOS finally lets you swipe for the next/previous song.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium subscribers can now test the new desktop redesign and give feedback
Over the past month or so, YouTube has been testing a new desktop design that most users don’t seem to like. Now, YouTube is giving its Premium subscribers a chance to test the redesign themselves.
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Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 8a.
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Just the oldest Google app screenshots on the Play Store
App store screenshots for preinstalled applications exist in a liminal space. If something is already on your phone, just open and try the software to get a feel for it. At the same time, people might be hesitant to use something they didn’t actively choose/download.
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Android game and app deals: Dungeon Squad, Dungeon Maker, CHUCHEL, more
Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting with a series of new price drops to take into the weekend with you. On your way down, check out this deal on the AAWireless Android Auto Adapter at under $64 as well as this 85-inch TCL 120Hz AirPlay 2 mini-LED Google TV at up to $800 off and the Galaxy S24 Ultra down at $1,050, or $250 off. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Dungeon Squad, Dungeon Maker, CHUCHEL, 911 Operator, Tilla Premium, and more. Head below for a complete look at everything.
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Father’s Day deal drops the AAWireless Android Auto Adapter under $64 (Reg. $75)
We featured the AAWireless Android Auto Adapter around here a few times, and now the Father’s Day deal has arrived. The official AAWireless Amazon storefront is now offering its Android Auto Adapter for $63.74 shipped. This model was fetching closer to $90 for the first half of 2023 before falling into the $80 range thereafter, and then to $75 at the top of this year. And now, outside of a couple Black Friday deals at $56, it is now matching the lowest price we have tracked since its launch on Amazon. Hit the jump for more details.
Read MoreAndroid on the Rabbit R1 runs perfectly, almost like it was meant to
As it turns out, Android can run on the Rabbit R1, and it isn’t some half-baked experience. It runs like Android was the intended OS, loaded onto the device from the factory.
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